Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 28, 2011 Global Moderator Posted April 28, 2011 Got my first one in the mail from Tackle Warehouse the other day. I was surprised to see no split ring on the front of the bait. I didn't feel like I should tie directly to the front of the bait but I couldn't imagine my $25 wouldn't include a split ring if it didn't need one. I didn't want to use a loop knot because I have little confidence in the strength of loop knots (not a good thing with an expensive bait on the line). I ended up using a tiny snap and didn't have any problem catching fish and it seemed to have plenty of action. So what do you guys do with this bait? Quote
jeb2 Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Yeah, same here. I just got 3 from TW and none of them had split rings. All of my others, which I bought locally, had split rings from the factory. So obviously they changed something. Pretty cheesy for a $25 bait to cut corners like that. I just added split rings to them. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted April 28, 2011 Super User Posted April 28, 2011 I have 2 and they both came with split rings. Quote
ks cranker Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 All the ones I have came with a split ring. Must be something with the newest models. Seems like there are always differences between years or batches... Quote
Five-Alive Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 I just got mine from Tackle Warehouse in the Fall and it had a split ring, the almost rectangular split ring. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted April 29, 2011 Super User Posted April 29, 2011 Hmm...Just a glitch, mine all have split rings. I don't think it's a big deal. Quote
Super User Hooligan Posted April 29, 2011 Super User Posted April 29, 2011 I had to go look, I've got a few new in box yet. All have rings except an Ito TN Shad. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 29, 2011 Author Global Moderator Posted April 29, 2011 Alright I guess maybe it's something they changed then or maybe just a mishap. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to do something to kill the action on my bait. I love the package on this bait though. A sheet of $100 bills for a background? Just a nice little reminder how much they cost I guess . Quote
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